SAKI Detective

Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County Sheriff

Salary: $33.00 – $48.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

This position will work with other MCAO Detectives, a Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Analyst, a SAKI Victim Advocate, and a Program Coordinator to assist law enforcement agencies with solving cold case sexual assaults and bringing them forward for prosecution.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct interviews of victims/witnesses in criminal cases
  • Locate witnesses and documents, information, and evidentiary items
  • Compose extensive reports, memos, and other correspondence using a computer
  • Serve criminal subpoenas, legal processes, and/or documents as required
  • Maintain AZ peace officer certification requirements in accordance with AZPOST Admin Code R-13-4-111 for all sworn positions
  • Meet with attorneys and assist in the preparation of cases for trial
  • Testify in court as required
  • Perform advanced, specialized, or original criminal investigations that may involve undercover or covert responsibilities, search warrants, and arrests
  • Communicate with and assist law enforcement agencies regarding sexual assault investigations within Maricopa County/State of Arizona/Nationwide
  • Review of criminal investigations involving partially tested evidence for outsourced lab testing
  • Develop and present sexual assault-related training for diverse audiences

Requirements:

  • Five years of full-time law enforcement experience
  • Three years of sex crimes investigative experience in a full-time plainclothes investigative assignment, or equivalent, with a Federal, State, County, or municipal law enforcement agency
  • High school diploma or GED
  • The applicant must be certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a full authority Peace Officer at the time of appointment OR qualify for Arizona Peace Officer certification within 30 days of appointment
  • The Appointing Authority does not provide police academy training to qualify applicants for the Arizona Peace Officer certification for this position
  • Applicants must submit to a pre-employment polygraph exam, a post-offer psychological examination, and physical/drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
  • The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requires a thorough background investigation of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement
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